The Colosseum in Rome has reopened its southern corridors as a public square following a four-year restoration, giving visitors free access to a long-lost part of the ancient monument. The newly restored area was unveiled on Tuesday (17 March).
A Rome church has painted over an angel that had been restored to resemble Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after the image triggered political and clerical criticism.
Pope Leo XIV has met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara as he embarks on his first official trip abroad.
Georgia has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Tbilisi in 2026, following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s meeting with the Pontiff at the Vatican on Monday 24th November.
A Romanian worker trapped for hours under the rubble of a partially collapsed medieval tower near the Colosseum in central Rome has died, Italian and Romanian authorities said on Tuesday.
Italian emergency services were battling on Monday to rescue a Romanian worker trapped for hours under rubble following the partial collapse of a medieval tower in central Rome, near the Colosseum.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Rome to discuss weapons, air defence, and sanctions ahead of an international conference on Ukraine's recovery.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy will attend a key aid summit in Rome, just after Trump announced the resumption of weapons shipments to Ukraine.
Rome will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 and the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, an initiative led by the United Kingdom and France. The two initiatives are aimed to guarantee Ukraine's survival as an independent, sovereign nation in response to Russia’s invasion.
An explosion at a gas station in eastern Rome on Friday has injured multiple people and forced the closure of a nearby metro station, according to local media reports.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Rome on June 3, Meloni's office said on Wednesday.
Under the stars in Rome, Dior unveiled its cruise and haute couture 2026 collections with a dreamy runway show inspired by Italian cinema and theatre.
Iran and the United States resumed nuclear negotiations in Rome on Friday, with uranium enrichment remaining the core sticking point in a bid to revive diplomacy and ease economic sanctions on Tehran.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Rome to take part in the fifth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US, mediated by Oman.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the U.S., originally scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has been postponed.
Thousands gathered in Rome on Sunday to pay their respects at Pope Francis' tomb in Santa Maria Maggiore. In a historic break from tradition, he chose to be buried outside the Vatican. His simple resting place reflected his humility and deep devotion to Mary.
The Vatican reports Pope Francis is stable and improving while being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-old Pontiff remains under medical care as Catholics worldwide pray for his recovery.
Vatican City, Feb 17 — Pope Francis spent a fourth consecutive day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Monday, as he continues treatment for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican confirmed. Officials stated that the 88-year-old pontiff remains in stable condition.
Pope Francis is recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after being admitted with a respiratory infection. The 88-year-old pontiff is in stable condition but remains under observation, prompting concerns among the faithful.
A man jumped onto the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Friday and knocked down candelabra worth thousands of dollars.
Western leaders gathered in Rome to discuss Syria’s post-Assad future, emphasizing inclusivity, justice, and territorial integrity as crucial for sustained peace and reconciliation.
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain is back to its full glory after months of restoration. The historic landmark, one of the city’s top tourist attractions, reopened following cleaning and repair work that began in October.
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